The Gunpowder Plot

Catesby orchestrates a daring plot to place his young niece on the throne, recruiting a diverse group of conspirators, including a skilled swordsman and a well-traveled scholar. Despite initial resistance, the group vows secrecy at their first meeting, believing they have until February 1605 to execute their plan. Their ambitions take a hit when Spain shows little interest in supporting their explosive endeavor against the king.